TKR vs BR 16th Match Preview: Trinbago Knight Riders will face Barbados Royals in a high-voltage clash of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.
TKR come into this clash with strong momentum after solid performances with both bat and ball, while the Royals are searching for consistency after a series of batting failures. With power-packed lineups on both sides, this contest promises fireworks in the middle.
Here’s a detailed preview of the TKR vs BR 16th Match 2025, including the date, venue, team news, pitch report, key players, weather, and a winning prediction.
Match Details – TKR vs BR, 16th Match, 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals, 16th Match |
| Date | 30 August 2025 |
| Time | 05:30 IST |
| Venue | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
| Format | T20 |
TKR vs BR 16th Match Preview and Team Analysis
Trinbago Knight Riders
TKR are looking sharp after impressive wins, where their bowlers set the tone early. Mohammad Amir and Andre Russell were brilliant in their last outing, combining for five wickets and delivering pressure overs in the power play.
The spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Sunil Narine has been economical, while Ali Khan continues to pick timely wickets.
With the bat, Alex Hales and Keacy Carty finally found rhythm in the previous game, scoring crucial fifties. Add Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard, and Russell to the middle order, and TKR boast one of the deepest batting units in CPL 2025.
Key Players: Alex Hales, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Mohammad Amir
Predicted XI (TKR):
Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Keacy Carty, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Akeal Hosein, Sunil Narine, McKenny Clarke, Mohammad Amir, Ali Khan
Barbados Royals
The Royals have struggled for consistency, losing three of their last four matches. Skipper Rovman Powell has shown form with a half-century, while Quinton de Kock continues to anchor the top order. However, a lack of partnerships has hurt them.
Kadeem Alleyne’s cameo against SNP showed promise, but apart from him and QDK, others have failed to step up. Sherfane Rutherford and Brandon King need to provide stability in the middle overs.
In bowling, Eathan Bosch and Ramon Simmonds bring pace threat, while Daniel Sams adds balance with both bat and ball.
Key Players: Quinton de Kock, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams
Predicted XI (BR):
Quinton de Kock (wk), Brandon King, Kadeem Alleyne, Kofi James, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Daniel Sams, Nyeem Young, Ramon Simmonds, Eathan Bosch, Jomel Warrican
TKR vs BR: Pitch and Weather Report
Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba Pitch Report
The surface here assists bowlers, especially seamers, early on, making run-scoring tricky. The average first innings score in the last 10 T20s is around 156. Batters will need to settle before playing big shots, while spinners could come into play in the middle overs.
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Batting Conditions: Moderate, requires patience.
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Pace Bowling: Early swing and bounce.
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Spin Bowling: Useful in middle overs.
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Toss Prediction: To bowl first – Teams chasing have enjoyed success at this venue.
Weather Forecast – Tarouba, Trinidad
| Time | Temp | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 PM | 28°C | 49% | 6 km/h | 77% |
| 06 PM | 29°C | 95% | 6 km/h | 96% |
| 08 PM | 29°C | 100% | 5 km/h | 100% |
Scattered thunderstorms are expected during the match, which may cause rain interruptions. However, a full game is still possible. Dew could assist chasing sides.
TKR vs BR Match Prediction: Trinbago Knight Riders Favored to Win
Both teams have explosive batters and quality bowlers, but the current form and depth of TKR give them a slight edge. With Pooran, Pollard, and Russell firing, and Amir leading the attack, they start as favourites.
Prediction: Trinbago Knight Riders to beat Barbados Royals in CPL 2025.
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